- Newest year: 2010
- Gas
- Small cars
- Same as 2009
2006-2010 BMW 6 Series MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 15–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 small car configurations, MY2010. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2006-2010 BMW 6 Series at a glance
The 2006-2010 BMW 6 Series covers 5 model years in the EPA database (24 configurations in all), rated 15–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2010, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2007 and 2008; 2009 and 2010 repeat the values of the year before.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2006-2010 BMW 6 Series by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gas | 16–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2009 |
| 2009 | Gas | 16–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2008 |
| 2008 | Gas | 16–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,360 | First year |
What the 2010 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$372
$4,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.43
Per 100 miles
$29.73
Five years
$22,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$1,190more a year
Class median $3,270 a year, MY2010
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 BMW 6 Series MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2010 BMW 6 Series as for the 2009 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2009 section above.See 2009
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,020 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 BMW 6 Series MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2008
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2009 BMW 6 Series as for the 2008 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2008 section above.See 2008
2008 BMW 6 Series MPG
16–18 MPG · $4,460–$5,020/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,020 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 BMW 6 Series MPG
15–18 MPG · $4,460–$5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd (Most efficient) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 BMW 6 Series MPG
15–18 MPG · $4,460–$5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (6)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) (Most efficient) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 21 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Manual 6-spd | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,360 |
| 650ci Convertible 4.8L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S6) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
6 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $5,320
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
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Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2006-2010 BMW 6 Series get?
EPA rates the 2006-2010 BMW 6 Series at 15–18 MPG combined across 24 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2010 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2006-2010 BMW 6 Series?
Every model year of the 2006-2010 BMW 6 Series tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2006-2010 BMW 6 Series?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2007 and 2008. In 2009 and 2010 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2006-2010 BMW 6 Series compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004-2005 BMW 6 Series) is rated 16–19 MPG combined and costs $4,230–$5,020 a year to fuel; the 2006-2010 model is rated 15–18 MPG and costs $4,460–$5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2010 BMW 6 Series per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $4,460–$5,020 a year. That is a $560 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2010 BMW 6 Series 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.73 and $33.47 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2010 BMW 6 Series more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2010 BMW 6 Series compare with other small car configurations?
The 650ci 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $1,190 more than the class median of $3,270, and less than 1 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 338 rated small car configurations for MY2010, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2010 BMW 6 Series different from the 2009 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2009 and 2010: 4 configurations rated 16–18 MPG combined. See the 2009 BMW 6 Series for that year.